Monthly Archives: September 2012

Arriving up North, almost my first action was to try to plant some vegetables – a last ditch effort to maybe get a harvest before Thanksgiving.  There is a lot less sun up here, and the days are cooler.  I … Continue reading →

Are we born sinful?   We are given impulses to help us survive, thrive, and propagate.  These impulses are not inherently sinful, although they can become sinful in the extreme if they harm ourselves or others.  what about the godly … Continue reading →

All of this is wrapped up in what is for me a very serious philosophical question:  what does it mean to be a better person? Interestingly, different religions may define this slightly differently, so it may be worth reflecting on … Continue reading →

The 13th Section of the Trip New York City and the End of the Trip Barukh atah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha‑olam, she‑hehiyanu v’kiy’manu v’higi’anu la‑z’man ha‑ze. “Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, Who has kept us … Continue reading →

It’s the 10 day period every year we set aside to make amends.  For those sins against God, we pray for forgiveness.  For those sins against man (or other living beings), we actively seek and accept personal responsibility to repair … Continue reading →

I set up my hammock in the backyard, using a cable tie to replace the pegboard hangers that were lost somewhere in the various moves.  To be honest, I haven’t used the hammock since Arkansas, when I slept in it … Continue reading →

So far, I have not had a table.  So, I thought I would put together a table from the recycled wood. I cut the 4 posts for the table legs with my circular saw (and really old dull blade). and … Continue reading →